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Lexus LX 570 update on the way
13th January, 2012
Sporting a bold new front end and new on-board technology, Lexus has refreshed its LX 570 by adopting Lexus' signature spindle grille, new 20-inch alloy wheel design, exterior styling and onboard technology ..... more

Lexus LF-LC coupe concept
22nd December, 2011
Taking the new Lexus design direction one step further, the LF-LC 2+2 sport coupe will be unveiled next month in USA at the Detroit Motor Show ..... more

Lexus GS unveiled in USA
19th August, 2011
The new model combines dynamic styling, precise handling, innovative technology and a spacious, luxurious interior ..... more

Lexus GS
29th July, 2011
The new Lexus GS has also been engineered to provide a more engaging and dynamic driving experience and the highest levels of refinement ..... more

Lexus Landaulet for Prince Albert II of Monaco
27th June, 2011
A unique, full hybrid Lexus LS 600h L Landaulet fitted with a one-piece transparent polycarbonate roof will serve as the royal wedding car when Prince Albert II of Monaco marries Carlene Wittstock in Monte Carlo on 2nd July ..... more

Lexus CT200h released
26th April, 2011
Starting at $39,990*, CT 200h will open up the Lexus brand to a host of new and existing customers - those wanting to enter the luxury market, those wanting to downsize to a stylish and sporty hatchback, and those who wish to take advantage of the CT 200h's unique hybrid driveline ..... more

Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept for New York
6th April, 2011
Lexus has announced that the LF-Gh hybrid concept will make its world debut at the 2011 New York Motor Show ..... more

Lexus CT 200h arrives in March
23rd February, 2011
The all-new Lexus CT 200h hybrid hatch will bring new levels of technology, equipment and customer service to the compact luxury segment when it launches locally late next month ..... more

Lexus shows two modified IS Fs
30th January, 2011
One of Japan's largest custom car show recently revealed the sporting side of Lexus with two tuned and modified IS Fs* on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon ..... more

Lexus CT 200h released in Japan
16th January, 2011
Lexus launched the hybrid-only "CT 200h"1, its first entry in the premium-compact segment in Japan last week. And it will be coming to Australia this year ..... more


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Updated Lexus IS F released
12th December, 2010
Performance revisions extend to the IS F's suspension, where significant re-tuning work improves ride comfort and high-speed stability under all driving conditions ..... more

Lexus RX updated
30th November, 2010
The new Advanced Pre-Collision Safety System, however, also applies the vehicle's brakes if the driver fails to do so ..... more

Lexus IS 350 released
10th November, 2010
Lexus Australia has boosted the IS model line-up with the introduction of the powerful new IS 350 sedan. Slotting between the IS 250 and IS F variants, the new IS 350 will deliver 233 kW of power and 378 Nm of torque. The launch of IS 350 coincides with new styling and features for the IS sedan range ..... more

Lexus CT 200h F Sport revealed
15th October, 2010
Lexus has revealed the CT 200h F Sport in advance of the model's introduction to Australia in the first half of 2011 ..... more

Lexus SC 430 production concludes
26th August, 2010
Lexus has ended production of the SC 430 after almost a decade. The SC 430 was Lexus' first two-door hard-top coupe-convertible. It paved the way for the evolution of Lexus' design philosophy which culminated in the L-finesse inspired vehicles of today ..... more

More details: Lexus CT 200h
16th August, 2010
Far from being a standard hybrid, the new CT 200h - the first Lexus for the luxury small car market - has been the subject of innovative, detailed chassis engineering to ensure the CT 200h is a true driver's car ..... more

Lexus IS 350 set to perform
25th May, 2010
Lexus' forthcoming IS 350 sedan will develop the highest specific output of any of its naturally aspirated six-cylinder rivals when it launches late this year ..... more

Lexus CT 200h bound for Australia
29th April, 2010
Due on sale in the first half of 2011, the CT 200h will become the fourth hybrid Lexus model available in Australia ..... more

Lexus IS 250C road test (copyright image)

ROAD TEST
Lexus IS 250C

4th April, 2010

Lexus LFA to take on the 'ring
29th March, 2010
It will be the first time the production LFA is seen in 'full-blooded' competition, taking on one of the world's most challenging circuits ..... more

Lexus LS 600hL upgraded
9th March, 2010
Lexus' full hybrid LS 600hL flagship gains a range of technological and styling improvements for the 2010 model year ..... more

Lexus CT 200h set for 2011 release
28th February, 2010
Entering production in late 2010 and set for sale worldwide, the full hybrid model will provide a new gateway to the Lexus range and attract new, younger customers to the brand ..... more

Lexus to expand IS range with 350
22nd February, 2010
Australia will become one of only four countries to receive the powerful IS 350 sedan, joining the United States, Canada and Japan ..... more


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Lexus upgrades IS 250 range
6th October, 2009
Inspired by the range-topping, high-performance IS F sedan, and based on IS 250 Sports, the new Lexus IS 250 F-Sport gains additional design and comfort enhancements ..... more

Lexus presents LF-Ch concept
24th September, 2009
Lexus LF-Ch concept combines compact dimensions, stylish five-door, full hybrid technology and low emissions to satisfy the most demanding customer requirements and to appeal to a new, younger generation of customers ..... more

Lexus IS 250C arrives
4th September, 2009
Dynamically, the Lexus IS 250C has been designed to combine the driving performance traits of a sedan, with the open air enjoyment of a convertible ..... more

Lexus IS-F cops a Policing role in UK
28th July, 2009
The Lexus IS-F has a performance tuned 5.0-litre V8 engine capable of reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds ..... more

Lexus LS 460 road test (copyright image)

ROAD TEST
Lexus LS 460

20th July, 2009

Lexus announces prices for new convertible
15th July, 2009
Lexus IS 250C will come to market with three model grades, starting at a sharp $79,900* for the Prestige model ..... more

Lexus Increases Hybrid Battery Warranty
29th June, 2009
Lexus Australia has announced it will increase all Lexus HV (hybrid) battery warranties to eight years or 160,000 kilometres, whichever occurs sooner ..... more

Lexus RX 350 Sport road test (copyright image)

ROAD TEST
Lexus RX 350 Sport

22nd June, 2009

Lexus RX 450h Released Locally
16th June, 2009
The petrol-electric hybrid will consume 6.4 litres of fuel per 100 km and emit 150 grammes of CO2 - an emissions figure not achieved by any other luxury SUV in Australia ..... more

Lexus IS 250C Proved In Harsh Australian Sun
9th June, 2009
The all-new Lexus IS 250C has undergone an intensive development testing programme that took in some of the harshest conditions - including the Australian outback ..... more

Lexus RX 450h Continues Hybrid Firsts
19th May, 2009
The debut of all-new Lexus RX 450h will herald another hybrid world-first for Lexus, the introduction of the world's only Atkinson Cycle V6 engine in a hybrid ..... more

Lexus Adds Sporting Package To IS 250
7th April, 2009
The new Sports Package adds unique 18 inch split five-spoke alloy wheels, satellite navigation, aluminium pedals and sports suspension ..... more

Lexus Sells Its 15,000th RX In Australia
18th March, 2009
The milestone was achieved on the eve of the launch of the all new third generation RX 350, after just six years on sale ..... more

Lexus Announces Class Leading Emissions & Economy For New RX 450h
15th March, 2009
On sale from mid-2009, the new full hybrid crossover is the high performance flagship of the RX range, which now enters its third-generation ..... more


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Lexus LF-C concept car
26th August, 2004
Paris Motor Show will be the location for the European debut of the Lexus LF-C concept which originally appeared in April 2004 at the New York Motor Show ...... more

Lexus LF-C concept
9th April, 2004
Lexus reveal the direction their IS300 may be heading when they showed the LF-C concept car at the 2004 New York Motor Show ..... more

Lexus LF-C Sports Coupe Concept Car
28th March, 2004
A new V8 powered concept car will be unveiled at the New York Motor Show next month ..... more


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